City Manager

The City of Reno, with a growing population of over 279,000, is the largest city in Northern Nevada and the fourth largest city in the state.

Located in Washoe County, Reno is the center of commerce and culture in Northern Nevada and is the well-known gateway to entertainment and outdoor recreation for all ages.

The metropolitan area is nestled on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountains at an elevation of 4,500 feet. Reno’s location provides an appealing climate year-round characterized by sunshine more than 80% of the year.

The surrounding area provides unlimited outdoor recreational activities. Within a fifty-mile radius lies spectacular Lake Tahoe and the largest concentration of ski areas and ski facilities in the world.

Biking, camping, hunting, fishing, and mountain climbing are all available within a thirty-minute drive.

You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.

The City of Reno was recently voted as one of northern Nevada’s Best Places to Work and identified as Nevada’s first Best Place for Working Parents! The City is proud of its positive work culture and is committed to sustaining an environment of efficiency, productivity, and inclusivity.

Job Responsibilities

The duties of the City Manager are to :

• Plan, direct, manage, and oversee the activities and operations of the City including community development, finance, fire, human resources, maintenance and engineering, parks and recreation, police and redevelopment programs.
• Represent the City to all departments and outside agencies and organizations.
• Provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Council.

Candidate Profile

The City is seeking a forward-facing, visionary to serve as its next City Manager. The ideal candidate is diplomatic and has a track record of building trust among staff and the community.

An honest, creative, and enthusiastic team player with high emotional intelligence is desired. The successful candidate must be humble, accessible, and responsive, with a solution-oriented mindset and exceptional political acumen.

To succeed, the candidate should have the fortitude and resilience to weather the storms of public opinion and political strife.

Experience as a City or County Manager in a sizable community, reporting to an elected governing body is highly desirable.

Salary and Benefits

The salary for the incoming City Manager is negotiable and depends on experience and qualifications. The City of Reno also offers an outstanding benefits package.

If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please visit our website at www.bobmurrayassoc.com to apply online.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Mr. Gary Phillips at (916) 784-9080. Filing Deadline : November 3, 2024

Position Type : Full Time

City of Reno

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